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Think of some of the iconic movie monsters: Frankenstein, Dracula, the Mummy, Godzilla. What do they have in common?

Clever choreography, a strong bond between dog and trainer … and evolutionary psychology?

New policies meant to curb the youth vaping epidemic could hurt adults who vape to quit

When evolutionary biologists studied the protein involved in fusing placenta cells, it didn’t look like it came from human DNA. It looked like a virus.

Since the 1980s, asthma has been increasing across all ages and ethnic groups in the U.S. But it’s a bigger problem among Native Americans.

When online creators get hateful comments — who can help?

Hundreds of singers will be assembling in Philadelphia to participate at the Keystone Sacred Harp Convention in January. One of the conventions organizers, Thomas Ward, joins.

Delaware Senator Chris Coons talks with Mary about a range of topics, including the impeachment proceedings and the crises in Iran and Iraq.

WHYY's Nina Feldman gives us an update on the legal battles over supervised injection sites in Philadelphia.

After a long history of erasure, communities of color are reclaiming psychedelic traditions to heal from trauma.

Two friends dropping acid on an annual camping trip, what could possibly go wrong?

How five near-death experiences drove David Fajgenbaum to live his life to the fullest, and discover a novel treatment for Castleman's disease.

Philadelphia’s famous drag queen, Martha Graham Cracker, stops by to talk about the rumors of retirement, her new album, and what's next.

Kiley Reid’s debut novel Such a Fun Age, is receiving wide praise for being both a page-turner and a book that tackles the weighty issues of race and class.

Sometimes, it means better conferences, as collaboration and access improve.